Chemistry Major Guide 2024-2025

Mesa Community College

Chemistry is founded on the basic laws of the physical world and connects mathematics and physics with natural sciences. Chemistry majors study the compositing, properties and reactivity of matter and create and discover new chemicals. A chemistry degree can lead to careers in forensics chemistry, energy production, biotechnology, cosmetic and textile industries, and more. The degree prepares students for advanced studies in the field or to attend professional schools in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and osteopathy. Students also have the option to pursue studies in teaching science in secondary schools.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-S.

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AGEC-S Course List
  Mesa Community College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Chemistry.
COURSES  
Calculus IMAT 220 or MAT 221
Calculus IIMAT 230 or MAT 231
Gen Org Chem I & II and Labs(CHM 235 & CHM 235LL & CHM 236 & CHM 236LL) or (CHM 235 & CHM 235LL) or (CHM 238 & CHM 238LL) or (CHM 235AA and CHM 236AA)
General Chemistry I & Lab(CHM 151 & CHM 151LL) or (CHM 150 & CHM 151LL) or CHM 150AA or CHM 151AA
General Chemistry II & Lab(CHM 152 & CHM 152LL) or CHM 152AA or (CHM 154 & CHM 154LL)
University Physics(PHY 121 & PHY 131) or (PHY 115 & PHY 116)


Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Chemistry
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State University - TempeBSBiochemistry
None
Arizona State University - TempeBABiochemistry
4th Semester Proficiency
Arizona State University - TempeBSBiochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBAChemistry
4th Semester Proficiency
Arizona State University - TempeBSChemistry
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSChemistry (Environmental Chemistry)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSChemistry (Advanced Emphasis)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSChemistry (Forensics and Criminalistics Emphasis)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSChemistry (Health Preprofessional Emphasis)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSChemistry - American Chemical Society (Biochemistry Emphasis)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSChemistry - American Chemical Society (Comprehensive Emphasis)
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSEDChemistry - Secondary Education
None
University of ArizonaBSBiochemistry
2 semesters
University of ArizonaBABiochemistry
4 semesters
University of ArizonaBAChemistry
4th Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSChemistry
2nd Semester Proficiency

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